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40-Hour State-Level Mediation Training Programme for 68 Advocates Begins in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A five-day, 40-hour state-level mediation training programme for 68 selected advocate mediators from various district courts of Uttar Pradesh commenced at the Judicial Training and Research Institute (JTRI), Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, on Monday. Organised by the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA), the programme will run from November 2 to 6, 2026, under the guidance of Justice Arun Bhansali, Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court and Patron-in-Chief of UPSLSA, and Justice Arindam Sinha, Senior Judge of the Allahabad High Court and Executive Chairman of the authority. The…

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Anupriya Patel Re-elected Unanimously as Apna Dal (S) National President for Third Term

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Union Minister Anupriya Patel has been unanimously re-elected as the National President of Apna Dal (Sonelal) for a third consecutive term at the party’s national convention held at Gandhi Auditorium in Kaiserbagh, Lucknow, on Monday. The proposal to re-elect Anupriya Patel was moved by party MLA Rinki Kol and unanimously approved by the convention. The meeting was attended by party National Vice-President and Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Ashish Patel, State President R.P. Gautam and several senior office-bearers. Those present included MLAs Jai Kumar Singh Jackie, R.K. Patel, Rashmi Arya,…

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Improved Fish Seed Varieties to Boost Income of Fish Farmers in Gonda

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Gonda: The use of improved fish seed varieties and scientific farming practices can significantly increase the income of fish farmers in Gonda, according to Dr Gyan Deep Gupta, fisheries scientist at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mankapur, operating under Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya. Dr Gupta said Gonda, located in the Terai region of eastern Uttar Pradesh, has a substantial number of people engaged in fish farming. Adopting scientific methods and improved fish varieties can help farmers enhance productivity and profitability. He explained that the composite…

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THE EIGHTH EDITION OF ‘LUCKNOW RUN 2026’ WITNESSES AN ENTHUSIASTIC PARTICIPATION, CELEBRATING FITNESS, UNITY AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT

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Lucknow:The eighth edition of ‘Lucknow Run’, one of the most prestigious and eagerly awaited sporting events of the city, was successfully organised today at GD Goenka Public School, Sushant Golf City, Lucknow, by The Centrum, Lucknow. Promoting the spirit of fitness, healthy living, and community participation, the event witnessed an enthusiastic response from thousands of participants across different age groups. The run featured four categories – 21 km Half Marathon, 10 km Run, 5 km Run and 3 km Fun Run, providing an opportunity for professional runners, fitness enthusiasts, students…

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UP’s Startup Ecosystem Crosses 24,000 Ventures as Youth Turn Job Creators

Arijit Bose

With 88 recognised incubators, financial incentives and a new Startup Policy 2026, Uttar Pradesh strengthens its position as India’s third-largest startup ecosystem Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a significant shift in its employment landscape, with an increasing number of young people choosing entrepreneurship and job creation over conventional job-seeking. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, the state has emerged as India’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with more than 24,000 government-registered startups and 88 government-recognised incubators. More than 3,500 startups are registered under the state’s ‘Start in UP’ initiative. The growing ecosystem…

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VentureVista 2026 Gives Amity Students a Taste of Real Entrepreneurship

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VentureVista 2026

Lucknow: The Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) at Amity University Lucknow Campus and Amity School of Communication jointly held a full-day event called “VentureVista 2026,” which was based on the concept of “from idea to impact.” This was an opportunity for many of the students to apply their knowledge from the classroom to the actual process of presenting an idea. The opening session was an “open showcase” and featured the display of students’ ideas via poster board, prototype and digital media. After that, formal pitching sessions occurred. During the pitches, students presented…

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Amit Shah Promises Uniform Civil Code in Uttar Pradesh if BJP Returns to Power in 2027

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Akhilesh Yadav Opposes Proposal, Says UCC Is Not Worth Implementing Lucknow: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttar Pradesh if the Bharatiya Janata Party returns to power in the 2027 Assembly elections. Shah made the announcement while addressing the BJP’s state working committee meeting in Lucknow on Friday. According to media reports, he said that several states had already implemented the UCC and assured party workers that a BJP government in Uttar Pradesh would introduce the common civil law.…

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BJP Lucknow Organises Seminar on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Under ‘Sabse Unche Sardar’ Programme

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Prakash Pal Highlights Patel’s Role in National Integration; Party Leaders Emphasise Unity and Social Harmony Lucknow: The BJP Lucknow Metropolitan OBC Morcha organised a seminar at Halwasiya Court in Hazratganj on Wednesday under the ‘Sabse Unche Sardar’ programme, being observed from October 28 to 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The seminar focused on Patel’s life, leadership and historic contribution to strengthening India’s unity and territorial integrity. Rajya Sabha MP and BJP OBC Morcha state president Prakash Pal attended as the chief guest. BJP Lucknow Metropolitan…

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UP Congress Mobilises Organisation for ‘Save Vote, Save Country’ Rally in Delhi on November 1

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Aradhana Mishra Mona Says Uttar Pradesh Will Make History; Rajendra Pal Gautam Calls Rahul Gandhi Key to Protecting Constitution and Democracy Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee has intensified preparations for the party’s ‘Save Vote, Save Country’ mega rally scheduled for November 1 at Delhi’s historic Ramlila Maidan, mobilising its organisational machinery across all six zones and 75 districts to ensure large-scale participation. Under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Congress President Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’, the party has drawn up an extensive mobilisation strategy, involving district units, frontal organisations, departments and…

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Samajwadi Party Seeks Removal of Farrukhabad DM, Raises Polling Booth Relocation and Duplicate Voter Concerns

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Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party has demanded the immediate removal of Farrukhabad District Magistrate, alleging political interference in the proposed relocation of 40 polling stations in the Kaimganj Assembly constituency and irregularities in electoral rolls across several Uttar Pradesh constituencies. Acting on the directions of party national president and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, state president Shyam Lal Pal submitted a memorandum to the Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh, seeking urgent intervention. The party alleged that the Farrukhabad District Magistrate was acting under pressure from BJP MLA Dr. Surabhi to shift…

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